WH Group’s Smithfield Unit Posts Higher 2025 Profit on Strong U.S. Pork Recovery

An update from WH Group ( (HK:0288) ) is now available.

Smithfield Foods, the U.S. pork producer controlled by WH Group, reported audited consolidated results for the year to 28 December 2025 under U.S. GAAP, which differ from WH Group’s IFRS-based reporting. WH Group highlighted that these differences arise from accounting adjustments required to align Smithfield’s figures with IFRS in its own consolidated statements, a point relevant for investors comparing performance across the two reporting frameworks.

Smithfield delivered strong top- and bottom-line growth, with 2025 sales rising to US$15.53 billion from US$14.14 billion and net income from continuing operations attributable to Smithfield jumping to US$987 million from US$783 million, reversing a loss in 2023. The improvement in profitability, driven by higher gross profit and reduced selling and administrative costs relative to 2023, underscores a recovery in the U.S. pork business and has implications for WH Group’s earnings contribution from its key U.S. subsidiary, even though headline numbers will differ once converted to IFRS.

The most recent analyst rating on (HK:0288) stock is a Buy with a HK$10.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on WH Group stock, see the HK:0288 Stock Forecast page.

More about WH Group

WH Group Limited is a leading global pork producer headquartered in Hong Kong, with integrated operations spanning hog production, fresh and packaged meats, and related pork products. Through its approximately 87% stake in U.S.-based Smithfield Foods, Inc., which is listed on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, the group has a significant presence in the North American protein market.

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